While many have already seen essential goods and commodities have their prices inflate due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, you wouldn’t expect a smartphone to be inflated as well. The Honor Play4 Pro is the victim of the bizarre new market inflation with its prices reaching premium high end handset levels.

The 5G smartphone from the Huawei subsidiary is currently available on eBay for a whopping price of 999 US Dollars, which is near twice its original price that is around 423 US Dollars (2,999 Yuan in China). Furthermore, at this price, one can buy an Apple iPhone 11 Pro. Honor Play4 Pro was launched earlier this month in China with respectable specifications at its price range.

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However, its most notable aspect wasn’t its chip or camera, rather its unique functions. This function was a non-contact IR temperature sensor that could measure the surface temperature of people and objects on the go. In other words, a temperature scanner machine built right into your smartphone. This feature is particularly useful now of all times due to the severity of the viral outbreak.

Although, this method of temperature checks isn’t exactly without its own shortcomings. Unlike a regular temperature/thermal checking machine, the Honor Play4 Pro requires the user to hold the phone really close to the body which they are trying to map. This technically defeats the purpose of avoiding close proximity. So, it is highly advised to avoid such listings.

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The latest high-end phones released by Realme, Oppo, and Honor are impressive in terms of quality-price ratio. The Realme X3 is the most affordable 2020 handset to offer all the power of the Snapdragon 855+ mobile platform. Oppo Reno4 Pro is an incredible 5G phone when it comes to the camera department, and it can compete with top camera phones despite it is not priced above 1,000$. Honor Play4 Pro is an incredibly cheap gaming phone with a flagship-class camera department at 1/3 of the price of the most expensive flagships. This comparison will clear your ideas about all the specifications of these three handsets.

Realme X3 vs Oppo Reno4 Pro 5G vs Huawei Honor Play4 Pro

Design

If you desire a premium design that has nothing to envy to the most beautiful flagships out there, go for the Oppo Reno4 Pro 5G. It has a sturdy glass back protected by Gorilla Glass 6 and an aluminum frame. It is one of the lightest and thinnest last-generation phones. And it even has a very high screen-to-body ratio, with a punch-hole display and extremely narrow bezels. It is one of the most attractive phones in terms of aesthetics. In order to offer a flagship-grade hardware department, Honor Play4 Pro and Realme X3 come with cheaper materials. The Honor Play4 Pro has a gaming-centric design, while Realme X3 is more elegant.

Display

Even if we talk about displays, Oppo Reno4 Pro 5G wins the comparison. Unlike its two opponents, it has an AMOLED panel instead of an IPS one. It has a 90 Hz refresh rate, a high brightness, and the HDR10+ standard to improve the image quality. The second place goes to the Realme X3: it has a Full HD+ IPS panel like the Honor Play4 Pro, but it comes with a high 120 Hz refresh rate, the highest of this trio. It also sports a slightly wider panel.

Hardware/Software

The highest level of performance is provided by the Realme X3 since it packs a more powerful Snapdragon 855+ paired with up to 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of UFS 3.0 storage. It is faster, better for gaming and multi-tasking. Right after, we got the Honor Play4 Pro which is still a flagship phone when it comes to hardware, but its Kirin 990 is inferior to the Snapdragon 855+. Oppo Reno4 Pro 5G has an upper-midrange hardware side since it is fueled by the Snapdragon 765G mobile platform, but it is the only to support 5G connectivity. Android 10 is out of the box like almost every device launched in this period.

Camera

While Realme X3 and Honor Play4 Pro are just midrange camera phones, the Oppo Reno4 Pro 5G is a real high-end camera phone. It is equipped with a rear triple camera including a 48 MP f/1.7 main sensor with OIS, a 13 MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom, and a 12 MP ultrawide sensor which can also be used as a dedicated video camera. The stabilization is amazing in both photos and videos. Even the front camera is impressive with its 32 MP resolution. Honor Play4 Pro is still an above-average camera phone with its 40 MP main sensor and a telephoto lens with OIS and 3x optical zoom, as well as a dual ultrawide front camera. Realme X3 lacks OIS, but it comes with a telephoto sensor and a dual ultrawide front camera. The main sensor is a midrange Samsung GW1 with a 64 MP resolution.

Battery

Honor Play4 Pro should be the handset with the longest battery life because it features a standard refresh rate. Further, it is the only one to feature reverse charging. Oppo Reno4 Pro 5G is the fastest-charging one with a 65W power.

Price

Oppo Reno4 Pro 5G is priced about €470/$527 in China, Honor Play4 Pro starts from €363/$407, and Realme X3 is priced at about €294/$330 in its base variant. The winner of this comparison is Oppo Reno4 Pro 5G: despite it is the only one not featuring a flagship-class hardware department, it has better cameras, a better display, a more premium design, and it is the only one with 5G. The value for money award goes to the Realme X3.

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Realme X3 vs Oppo Reno4 Pro 5G vs Huawei Honor Play4 Pro: PRO and CONS

Oppo Reno4 Pro

PROS

• Best cameras
• Best display
• Fastest charging
• Best design
• Stereo speakers

CONS

• Inferior chipset

Realme X3

PROS

• Good price
• Highest performance
• Ultrawide front cameras
• 120 Hz display

CONS

• Nothing particular

Huawei Honor Play4 Pro

PROS

• Very affordable
• Great hardware
• Ultrawide front cameras
• Reverse charging

CONS

• Inferior display
• Inferior rear cameras

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After Redmi and Realme, even Huawei came up with a flagship killer that distinguishes from other flagship smartphones for its incredibly affordable price. We are talking about the Honor Play4 Pro, especially targeted to gamers and power users who want to save money while still getting flagship-class hardware. We think there is no better way to establish the value for money of this device than comparing it with the most affordable flagship killers of this year. If you need the most advanced hardware department out there but you want to save money as much as possible, besides the Honor Play4 Pro, you can choose Redmi K30 Pro or Realme X50 Pro Player Edition. Here is a specs comparison between these three amazing flagship killers.

Huawei Honor Play4 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro vs Realme X50 Pro Player

Design

Do you mind about having a dual punch-hole in your display in order to get the most narrow bezels? If you do not, Realme X50 Pro Player will offer you amazing design with a glass back, an aluminum frame, and a compact camera module, for a very elegant look. If you want a full screen experience, Redmi K30 Pro has a holeless display since it comes with a motorized pop-up camera. But its glass back houses a more invasive camera module. Honor Play4 Pro has a gaming-centric design, not the best for those who want an elegant phone.

Display

Realme X50 Pro Player is equipped with the same display as the vanilla X50 Pro and it is the most amazing panel of this trio. Besides coming with the Super AMOLED technology and a Full HD+ resolution, it has the HD10+ certification and a high 90 Hz refresh rate. Redmi K30 Pro takes the silver medal with a Super AMOLED and HDR10+ display, but unfortunately, it lacks the 90 Hz refresh rate. Honor Play4 Pro is equipped with an average IPS panel supporting a standard refresh rate and providing a 1080p resolution, just like the ones you can find on most of the midrange phones.

Hardware/Software

Redmi K30 Pro and Realme X50 Pro Player offer a higher level of performance because they are fueled by Snapdragon 865 mobile platform which is more powerful than the Kirin 990 chipset found on the Honor Play4 Pro. Realme X50 Pro Player looks more convincing because it offers up to 12 GB of RAM (instead of just 8 GB like the Redmi K30 Pro), but Redmi K30 Pro still looks awesome with its UFS 3.1 internal storage (X50 Pro Player has a UFS 3.0 native storage). With all of these devices, you get Android 10 out of the box.

Camera

The most complete rear camera department belongs to the Redmi K30 Pro as it comes with a 64 MP quad camera including a 13 MP ultrawide sensor and a 5 MP telephoto macro sensor. But the Honor Play4 Pro has better zoom capabilities thanks to a telephoto lens with OIS and 8x optical zoom. When it comes to front cameras, Honor Play4 Pro is superior as it offers a dual selfie camera including a 32 MP main sensor and an 8 MP ultrawide lens.

Battery

The biggest battery belongs to the Redmi K30 Pro which can provide a longer battery life on a single charge. But it has the slowest charging technology with just 30W. The fastest charging technology belongs to the Realme X50 Pro Player with a power of 65W bringing the battery from 0 to 100% in just 35 minutes. But Honor Play4 Pro is still pretty fast with its 40W charging tech, and it even supports reverse charging.

Price

Honor Play4 Pro carries a starting price of just €360/$408 in China, Realme X50 Pro Player starts from €334/$379, and Redmi K30 Pro is priced €375/$425. If you are seeking the best gaming experience, choose the Realme X50 Pro Player which offers a higher refresh rate and a best hardware department. Redmi K30 Pro gets close under these points of view, but it is inferior. However, it has better cameras and a bigger battery. Honor Play4 Pro has very interesting cameras, but not everyone may like its display and its chipset has an inferior performance level to the Snapdragon 865 found on Realme X50 Pro Player and Redmi K30 Pro.

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Huawei Honor Play4 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro vs Realme X50 Pro Player: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro

PROS

• Holeless display
• UFS 3.1 storage
• Bigger battery
• Pop-up front camera

CONS

• Standard refresh rate

Realme X50 Pro Player

PROS

• Better hardware
• Amazing display
• Fastest charging
• Dual front camera
• Stereo speakers

CONS

• Inferior cameras

Honor Play4 Pro

PROS

• Dual front cameras
• Great telephoto sensor
• Reverse charging
• Very affordable

CONS

• Inferior display

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Earlier today (3rd June 2020), Honor finally launched its Play4 series of smartphones in China. The lineup consists of the base Play4 and the Play4 Pro variant. Both smartphone are 5G enabled and feature an Infrared Temperature sensor.

Honor Play4

The Honor Play4 was unveiled today and features MediaTek’s Dimensity 800 5G chipset. It sports a 6.81-inch FHD display with a single punch hole selfie camera on the front. On the rear, a quad camera setup can be found, which consists of a 64-megapixel primary camera, 8-megapixel wide angle lens, 2 megapixel macro shooter, and a 2 megapixel depth of field sensor.

The Honor Play4 targets the mid range segment and also offers VC liquid cooling technology and a 12 layer heat dissipation structure. The device is powered by a large 4,300mAh battery pack that supports fast charging up to 22.5W. It is offered in three color variants, namely Iceland Phantom, Phantom Blue, and Phantom Night Black.

Honor Play4 Pro

The Honor Play4 Pro is the high-end model from the series and targets the upper mid-range segment in the market. It sports a smaller 6.57-inch display with a dual punch-hole selfie camera cut out on the front (32 megapixels + 8 megapixel). On the rear, the device houses a dual-camera setup, unlike the base variant. Its primary sensor is a 40 megapixel Sony IMX600 RYYB sensor alongside an 8-megapixel telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom.

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The smartphone features Huawei HiSilicon’s Kirin 990 5G SoC, which supports dual mode 5G. It supports up to 40W fast charging and runs Magic UI 3.0, which is also found on the base Play4 variant. The device is also available in three color variants, including Mecha Blue, Icelandic Illusion and Fantasy Night Black. A notable inclusion in the Pro variant is also the special IR temperature sensor that is housed in a separate Honor Play4 Pro version.

This Infrared sensor can measure temperatures from -20 degrees Celsius to 100 degrees Celsius. The smartphone itself does not emit infrared, but rather it absorbs infrared energy from a person or an object to calculate the exact temperature. During this time of crisis, avoiding the Coronavirus infection and keeping regular tabs on one’s health is a necessary step.

Price and Availability

The Honor Play4 series is currently available for pre-order in China. The base variant starts from 1,799 Yuan (roughly 253 US Dollars) for the 6GB RAM and 128GB storage variant and 1,999 Yuan (roughly 281 US Dollars) for the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage version. On the other hand, the Honor Play4 Pro retails for 2,899 Yuan (roughly 407 US Dollars) for the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant, while the special version with the IR temperature sensor is sold for 2,999 Yuan (roughly 421 US Dollars).

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Huawei‘s brand is going to launch a new smartphone lineup which will include at least two models: Honor Play4 and Honor Play4 Pro. This series is very important and awaited because it will include at least one flagship killer (the Pro variant, naturally). Ahead of the official announcement, we got a lot of info about the new upcoming series made in Honor thanks to a lot of leaks and rumors surfaced in the last weeks. Here we gathered all the information we got about the specs, features, and launch of the Honor Play4 series. Note that not everything you will read here is officially confirmed, so take everything with a pinch of salt.

Honor Play4 and 4 Pro rumor roundup

Design

Thanks to official renders and images surfaced on TENAA listings, we already know how the design of the Honor Play4 series will be. As you can see from the images in this post, the Honor Play4 Pro will sport a full screen display with a punch hole housing a dual selfie camera. The Honor Play4 5G will have a single punch-hole with just one selfie camera. The rear side of the phone will be clean except for a big camera module laying on the top right side of the device (on both the variants).

The camera module will include all the visible camera elements of the phones. The devices are expected to debut in China in color variants like red-blue gradient, black, white, and blue. According to a Vmall listing, there will be a Magic Night Black version and a Mecha Blue version (with a futuristic appeal) of the Honor Play4 Pro. The Honor Play4 measures 170 x 78.5 x 8.9 mm and weighs 213 grams.

• You can learn more about the design by clicking here.

Display

TENAA revealed that the Honor play4 5G will have a large-sized IPS LCD punch-hole screen. The display is expected to have a 6.81-inch diagonal and a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, as well as a 20:9 aspect ratio, very narrow bezels and a single punch-hole. Honor Play4 Pro will be equipped with a 6.57-inch panel coming with a 20:9 aspect ratio, a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a dual punch hole housing a dual front camera. The display will be an IPS LCD panel just like the vanilla version. We still do not know whether or not these handsets will support a high refresh rate for a smoother viewing and gaming experience, but given that Honor Play4 Pro is a flagship killer, it is likely to come with a high refresh rate.

• You can learn more about the display by clicking here.

Specs & Software

Honor Play4 Pro 5G is expected to be powered by a 5G-ready octa-core processor running at a 2 GHz frequency. The SoC will be paired with 4 GB, 6 GB or 8 GB of RAM and 64, 128 or 256 GB of internal storage. Unfortunately, the name of the processor is still unknown as there is no official info in regards and TENAA only revealed the architecture and the clock frequency of the chipset. Through official teaser, Honor confirmed that the Play4 Pro will be fueled by Kirin 990 mobile platform: the same processor as the Huawei P40 and Huawei Mate 30 lineups, that is the best chipset released by Huawei. We expect the SoC to be supported by at least 8 GB of RAM and UFS storage. There will be an NM card slot to expand the internal storage. Honor Play4 and 4 Pro will also feature an IR sensor that can measure a person’s temperature. Their IR blaster can also be used to control home products like TVs, ACs, and more. As suggested by the name, these devices will be gaming-oriented.

• You can learn more about the specs by clicking here.

Camera

Besides having different chipsets, Honor Play4 and 4 Pro will differ for their camera departments. The former will sport a quad-camera setup including a 64 MP main sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide lens and two sensors with 2 MP resolutions likely for macro and portrait shots. Honor shared an official camera sample of the Play4 which looks impressive. On the front panel, inside a punch hole in the display, the handset will house a 16 MP selfie camera. The Honor Play4 Pro is expected to come with a dual camera paired with a LiDAR scanner like the one found on the new Apple iPad Pro 2020. The main sensor of the rear camera department will be a Sony IMX600Y RYYB sensor with a 40 MP resolution. It is a flagship-class sensor and it is the same as the one found on the newly-announced Honor X10.

• You can read more about the cameras by clicking here.

Battery

Both Honor Play4 and 4 Pro are expected to come with 4200 mAh batteries. It is a pretty decent capacity, despite it is actually the average battery capacity of flagship phones. An official teaser implicitly confirmed that the battery of the Honor Play4 Pro will support a 40W fast charging technology (very fast, note that the most powerful fast charging technology in commerce has a 65W power).

• You can learn more about the battery by clicking here.

Honor Play4 and 4 Pro – Launch date, price, and availability

Honor Play4 and 4 Pro will be officially announced in China on June 3. The prices are still not official, but the Pro variant is expected to hit the shelves with a starting price of around 3,000 Yuan, which roughly translates into $420. The vanilla Honor Play4 will obviously be more affordable, but we do not know how much it will cost. The Honor Play4 Pro was recently spotted on a Vmall listing, but there was no price. Instead, the listing showed renders of two color variants which you can actually see above.

• You can learn more about the price by clicking here.

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Honor has silently listed the upcoming Honor Play4 Pro smartphone on Vmall for pre-orders with an initial payment of 100 Yuan. This amount can be between May 25 and June 8 and the final payment can be done on June 8 and June 9. Hence, it appears that the company announce the Honor Play4 Pro on or before June 9.

The Honor Play4 Pro can be seen in Magic Night Black and Mecha Blue color editions on the Vmall listing. The blue variant had first appeared on Chinese retailer site Suning in the previous week. The Vmall listing has only revealed the renders of the smartphones and has no information on its specifications.

As can be seen from the images, the Honor Play4 Pro is blessed with a dual punch-hole display and a side-facing fingerprint reader. The rear shell of the phone has only two cameras in its rectangle-shaped camera housing.

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While initial rumors claimed that the Honor Play4 Pro could be powered by Kirin 820 5G, a newer report revealed that it could be featuring the Kirin 990 5G SoC since it is expected to arrive as the successor of the gaming-focused Honor Play handset that debuted with Kirin 970 in 2018.

The Honor Play4 Pro is said to be equipped with Sony IMX600Y 40-megapixel RYYB primary shooter. It is believed that the OXP-AN00 smartphone that received approval from Wi-Fi and 3C authorities in the recent past could be the Honor Play4 Pro handset. The 3C listing had revealed that the phone could be coming with a 40W fast charger. The EMUI 10 based Android 10 will come preinstalled on the smartphone. Lastly, the handset is rumored to be priced around 3,000 Yuan (~$420). It is speculated that a vanilla model called Honor Play4 will also debut alongside the Pro variant.

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